Hartford – September 08, 2026 -- Dignity Grows distributed thousands of tote bags filled with hygiene essentials across the Greater Hartford community this school year, supplementing traditional backpacks and school supplies with soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, and period products.

The organization partnered with local groups including Templo Fe, The Village for Families & Children, the YMCA in New Britain, and numerous public school districts to get these items to students and families ahead of the new academic year.